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On Wednesday, September 9, Republican Christopher Shays issued a press release claiming that he does not support privatizing social security. The Himes campaign issued the following response: "Chris Shays worked hand in hand with George Bush when Bush wanted to privatize social security," said Michael Sachse, Himes' Communication Director. "Just because George Bush and Chris Shays try not to talk about privatizing Social Security any more doesn't mean they think it's a bad idea. Chris Shays' recent statements make it clear that he still supports privatizing Social Security." Background: - "I believe Americans should be able to invest a portion of their Social Security contribution in a broad-based index of the stock markets, improving the return on workers' investments, regardless of short-term market fluctuations, and helping maintain the solvency of the Social Security system" (1/20/05, Westport Minuteman) - Recent statements show Chris Shays still thinks he was right and voters were wrong. In July, Shays distanced himself from "advocates of existing Social Security" and claimed that private markets are "absolutely" the best place for people to have "their Social Security retirement" - not just additional funds. (WNPR, "Where We Live," 7/11/08) * - In August, Shays again claimed that retirement savings should be invested in private accounts rather than in Social Security: "Having people invest in their country is a better way to get a return on your investment than treasury bills that are invested in the Social Security fund." (8/13/08, WTNH News) © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Bysiewicz, Blumenthal declare victory in fight to guarantee veterans right to vote - Sep 9, 2008 - 1:09 PM Legislative leaders warned: No taxes to cure projected $145M budget deficit - Sep 8, 2008 - 5:11 PM Quinnipiac University Democrats save lives by providing a water buffalo to a poor country - Sep 4, 2008 - 11:30 AM Bysiewicz’s ¡Tu Voto Si Cuenta! campaign to register 10,000 latino voters passes the halfway mark - Sep 2, 2008 - 3:42 PM Today is primary day and polls are open - Aug 12, 2008 - 10:50 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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